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waffle

Definition

  • noun: a crisp cake with a pattern of deep squares on both sides that is made by cooking batter in a special device (called a waffle iron)
  • noun: a crisp cake of batter baked in a waffle iron
  • verb: to be unable or unwilling to make a clear decision about what to do
  • verb: to talk or write foolishly
  • often + 'on'
  • synonyms: equivocate, yo-yo, blather

Examples

  • The speech was a lot/load of 'waffle' about politics.

  • He had 'waffles' for breakfast.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Okay! Okay! - But one night only. - Ah! Thankyou! - What are you-- No! No! - This is gonna be fun! We can stay up late, swappin' manly stories, and in the mornin' I'm makin' waffles. - Oh! - Where do, uh, I sleep? Outside! Oh, well, I guess that's cool. I mean, I don't know you, (..)
    2001 Shrek